eVALBEC December 2011

This is the electronic newsletter of VALBEC, the Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council, and is sent to about 1000 practitioners on the first of each month (other than January). It is also available in the 'News' section of our web site http://www.valbec.org.au

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In this Issue

Committee News

Professional Development

Fine Print

7. Watch your mail box.

Other information

8. Foundation Skills Strategy update

Employment opportunities

On and off

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Committee News

1. Thanks

The VALBEC committee would like to extend thanks to all our members for their support throughout the year and to the ACFE board for their ongoing support. It has been a big year with highlights being the publication of A Fuller Sense of Self and the successful ACAL conference, both in September. We wish you all a safe and happy festive season and look forward to working with you in 2012.

2. Planning for 2012

The annual VALBEC Planning meeting will be held mid January, 2011.

We welcome feedback and ideas so please send to info@valbec.org.au

3. VALBEC Fees for 2012

Membership of VALBEC continues to be a great way to be connected with the LLN field, access professional development, receive Fine Print and be informed about the issues that affect learners and practitioners in Victoria. The current schedule for membership fees and payment facilities can be accessed on the website. Invoices will be posted in February with payment due in March.

Professional Development

4. Taking Good Practice on the Road

Numeracy teaching and learning practices for LLNP and other programs

Many thanks to Sue Bloye who hosted the workshop conducted by Maria Santburn and Heather Glover on Monday 21 November at Wodonga Institute of TAFE. It was a dynamic and informative session with lots of ideas generated. See photos on the VALBEC website.

5. Twilight Forum

If you missed attending this event on Wednesday night, watch out for Jenny’s feature article in Fine Print in 2012.

6. VALBEC conference • May 24 & 25 May 2012

Put it in your diary now. More information in the new year.

Fine Print

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Other information

8. Foundation Skills Strategy update

DEEWR are updating their website with information regarding the current status of the Strategy and the outcomes of the consultation process conducted throughout 2011, including publication of all written submissions made in that process for which permission to publish was given by the authors. The link for this site is http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Overview/Policy/Pages/NFSSforAdults.aspx.